Advances in XR-Based Teleoperation and Robot Manipulation

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, “Advances in XR-Based Teleoperation and Robot Manipulation,” focuses on recent research and practical developments in immersive, human-centered control of robotic systems. Extended reality (XR) technologies, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), are creating new ways to achieve intuitive teleoperation, collaborative manipulation, and precise grasping across many application areas. We welcome original research papers, reviews, and case studies on topics such as XR-based interfaces for robot control, haptic feedback and multimodal sensing, AI-assisted telemanipulation, shared autonomy, and human–robot interaction in both structured and unstructured environments. Submissions on system integration, hardware–software co-design, latency reduction, safety, and training for XR-based robotic operations are also encouraged. This Special Issue aims to promote cross-disciplinary exchange and bridge the gap between immersive technologies and real-world robotic manipulation, driving innovation in industrial, medical, space, and hazardous environment applications.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

- XR-based (VR/AR/MR) interfaces for intuitive robot teleoperation;

- Haptic feedback and multimodal sensing for immersive manipulation;

- AI-assisted grasping and control in teleoperation systems;

- Shared autonomy and human–robot collaboration in hazardous environments;

- Latency reduction and network optimization for XR teleoperation;

- Hardware–software co-design and system integration for XR-enabled robotics;

- Skill transfer and operator training through immersive teleoperation platforms;

- Adaptive control strategies for telemanipulation in unstructured settings;

- Digital twin and simulation for design and evaluation of teleoperation;

- Applications of XR-based robot manipulation in extreme environments (e.g., nuclear facilities, subsea operations, underground exploration, space missions, and disaster response).

Dr. Seungnam Yu
Guest Editor

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• robot
• robot manipulation
• extended reality (XR)
• virtual reality (VR)
• augmented reality (AR)
• mixed reality (MR)